How Do You Treat Poison Ivy While Hiking?
“I am here to talk to you about poison ivy in the Appalachian Mountains. Now poison ivy can ruin a trip very quickly, and unfortunately the Appalachians are filled with poison ivy. The irritation from the oils of poison ivy starts as a small rash, and then grows to a rash that covers different parts of your body, and it itches and it burns. It is very uncomfortable. In order to treat poison ivy you need to know three things. First, how to spot it. Second, how to prevent it. And third, how to treat it if you do get it. Poison ivy has leaves of three. These are shiny leaves and the leaves have ridges that point upwards. Poison ivy can grow just about anywhere; in the water, in a bush, up in the trees. If you are not sure whether or not it is poison ivy, do not take a chance, do not touch it. I personally do not go around touching plants unless I am really sure what they are. An important point to remember is that the irritation you experience from poison ivy is actually your body’s react
